Fancy-leaf Caladium (Caladium 'Red Flash')

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Resistances
Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant
Toxicity
Other: All parts of plant contain calcium oxalate crystals, an irritant to the mouth and esophagus. Toxic to cats and dogs.
Uses
Suitable as Annual
Child plants
7 child plants
Containers
Suitable in 1 gallon, Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Fruit
Other: Berries white when ripe.
Leaves
Unusual foliage color
Life cycle
Perennial
Miscellaneous
Goes Dormant
Parentage
Unknown
Plant Habit
Herb/Forb
Plant Height
2 to 3 feet
Propagation: Other methods
Division, Offsets
Detailed Information

The Fancy-leaf Caladium ‘Red Flash’, like all caladiums, is native to the **tropical regions of South America**, specifically the **Amazon basin of Brazil** and surrounding areas. While specific cultivars like ‘Red Flash’ are developed through hybridization, the genetic stock originates from this region. Therefore, the likely geographical location or native region of the plant is **Brazil and surrounding South American countries in the Amazon region.**

Suitable in 1 gallon, Suitable in 3 gallon or larger